Things to do in Heraklion
Popular things to do in Heraklion
Tours & day trips
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Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
8.8 out of 10 with 84 reviews
8.8/10
84 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.8/10
164 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
7.8 out of 10 with 141 reviews
7.8/10
141 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkelling, Dining & Sunset Option
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.6 out of 10 with 45 reviews
8.6/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
7.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
7.8/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Preveli By Boat, Rethymno & Damnoni Secret Beaches
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h+
9.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.2/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 135 activitiesHeraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.8/10
164 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hersonisos: Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9/10
54 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
8.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau with Zeus Cave
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
8.4/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Heraklion Centre, Local Market and Creta Aquarium
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies
10.0 out of 10 with 45 reviews
10/10
45 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
8.0 out of 10 with 25 reviews
8/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding at Finikia Mountain & Lunch from Heraklion
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery - Private Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private & custom tours
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Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Knossos Palace - Lasithi Plateau - Cave of Zeus
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
10/10
56 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Knossos and Heraklion History and Culture City Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls and Swimming at Preveli Beach
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of 7 Villages with Tastings
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Matala Beach + Caves, Phaistos Palace & Southern Charm | Private
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Vai Palm Beach & Eastern Crete’s Wonders | Private
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
PRIVATE Jeep Safari 4x4 SUNSET (with Dinner) in Mountains CRETE
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
BOAT RENTAL per Hour from Hersonissos Crete
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
10/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 110 activitiesCrete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.8/10
164 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
All-inclusice Catamaran Day Cruise from Hersonissos to Dia Island
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 169 reviews
9.8/10
169 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hersonissos: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.8/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.8/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion Areas:Rethymno,Chania & Lake Kournas Full-Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
8.8/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Knossos and Heraklion History and Culture City Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heraklion Crete: Imbros Gorge Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
7.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
7.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip
Activity duration is 15 hours and 30 minutes
15h 30m+
8.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.2/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kleanthi Olive Farm: Guided Tour with Local Delicacies Tasting
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Chania Old Port: All-inclusive Catamaran Trip Agioi Theodori
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Try Scuba Diving For Beginners (1 dive)
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
10/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos Palace and Pottery experience. Excursion Safari
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
9.4 out of 10 with 154 reviews
9.4/10
154 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Beginner's intro dive w/2 Dives with transfer.
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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